Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog Predictions Pictures [PHOTOS]

Every year on the morning of Feb. 2, winter-weary humans turn for hope to a groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pa. If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow when he's pulled from his burrow at daybreak, it means six more weeks of winter. At least, that's what Groundhog Day folklore says. But, really, how accurate is the furry forecaster? Click through this photo gallery slideshow to check Punxsutawney Phil's record for the last seven years.

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Did the Groundhog Get It Right?

2010: Groundhog sees shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter
U.S. Temperature Averages: February - Colder than average - March - Warmer than average
Verdict: Groundhog is wrong!
(*Important Scientific Note: These comparisons are purely for fun and should not be taken too seriously!)

Gene J. Puskar, AP

Did the Groundhog Get It Right?

2010: Groundhog sees shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter
U.S. Temperature Averages: February - Colder than average | March - Warmer than average
Verdict: Groundhog is wrong!
(*Important Scientific Note: These comparisons are purely for fun and should not be taken too seriously!)

Did the Groundhog Get It Right?

2009: Groundhog sees shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter
U.S. Temperature Averages: February - Warmer than average | March - Near average
Verdict: Groundhog is wrong!

Did the Groundhog Get It Right?

2008: Groundhog sees shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter
U.S. Temperature Averages: February - Near average | March - Near average
Verdict: Groundhog is right!

Did the Groundhog Get It Right?

2007: Groundhog doesn't see shadow, predicting early spring
U.S. Temperature Averages: February - Near average | March - Above average; second warmest on record
Verdict: Groundhog is right!

Did the Groundhog Get It Right?

2006: Groundhog sees shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter
U.S. Temperature Averages: February - Warmer than average | March - Warmer than average
Verdict: Groundhog is wrong!

Did the Groundhog Get It Right?

2005: Groundhog sees shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter
U.S. Temperature Averages: February - Warmer than average | March - Near average
Verdict: Groundhog is wrong!

Did the Groundhog Get It Right?

2004: Groundhog sees shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter
U.S. Temperature Averages: February - Near average | March - Warmer than average
Verdict: Groundhog is wrong!
(Sources: www.groundhog.org, NOAA.gov)

Did the Groundhog Get It Right?